Ectopic Pregnancy

Question 1

What is ectopic pregnancy

Answer 1

Pregnancy outside of the uterine cavity

Question 2

Where can ectropic pregnancy happen?

Answer 2

surface of the ovary
cervix
abdominal cavity
tubal/fallopian tubes

Question 3

What are the risk factors for ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 3

uterine tumor

congenital malformation

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 4

Missed menstrual period of 2 weeks
Unilateral lower abdomnial pain
Irregular vaginal bleeding

Question 5

What is the most common sign before the rupture?

Answer 5

pain

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of ruptured EP?

Answer 6

sudden severe knife like pain and lightheadedness

Question 7

What are the therapeutic managements for unruptured ectopic pregnany?

Answer 7

oral methotrexate
Leucovorin
Mifepristone

Question 8

What are the therapeutic managements for ruptured ectopic pregnany?

Answer 8

Salpingostomy

Salpingectomy

Question 9

What are the 5 nursing interventions for EP

Answer 9

Maintain fluid volume
Promote comfort
Provide support
Patient education
Health maintenance

Question 10

What are the 3 complications of EP?

Answer 10

50% infertility
Isoimmunization
Hemorrhage and death